This morning we drove out to Rossella Shelter for cleaning rescue dogs. Ten of us had got out of bed this beautiful Saturday, and we had shampoo bottles (Thank you Keegan) and towels (Jackie) with us.
The shelter dogs were happy to see us, even if we only come every second Saturday. Rossella who has the shelter was very tired, we could clearly see. She had gotten more dogs than her little place can take. But people drive out and tie their dogs up at her gate. She has approximately 90 dogs in her 30 cages. It was smelly, and at least 2 million flies everywhere. I felt like I was in Africa! They crawled into the mouth, our drinks and snacks were covered, black. I kept looking around after dead bodies!
Worms in different sizes, and orange red poop! (When one dog brings in worms, before long, they all have them.) Today it was the worse day in a long time. The AWL team, Eric, Don, Lindy, Rebeca, Kristin, Olivia, Kristine, Jackie, Keegan ... I am so proud of you guys. You did a fantastic job today, not complaining, not giving up.
AWL cleaned the cages; walked the dogs, cleaned and trimmed the dogs, and loved up on them. Thank you for giving them a hope, and a new smell. I love you all.
Rosella's fridge broke down, so now the fear is that the vaccinations and other medicine will go bad (and open food cans). We need de-worming, leashes, collars, shampoo...and a hospice for many of the dogs to recover at. Please help me, this day was so over whelming in helplessness, I cannot do this alone. Is there some amore out there for this effort?
2 comments:
You are all so fantastic, great work!!!
Amore!
What a great job you all are doing!!! I wish I could be there with you and the dogs!
Lots of hugs and amore!!
Post a Comment